Italian Beef and Barley Soup

Name: Italian Beef and Barley Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lbs beef chuck stew meat, cubed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 cups celery stalks, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 6 cups beef broth; 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed

A comforting, rustic soup packed with tender tender beef chuck, chewy barley, and classic aromatics in a rich herb tomato broth.

80 minMediumServes 6465 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs beef chuck stew meat, cubed
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 cups celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck stew meat and sear until browned on all sides and internal temperature reaches at least 160°F, about 8 minutes, then set aside.
3

In the same pot, add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 cups sliced carrots, and 2 cups chopped celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Return 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck stew meat to the pot and add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 6 cups beef broth, and 3/4 cup rinsed pearl barley.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until 3/4 cup rinsed pearl barley is tender.

Questions

Can I make Italian Beef and Barley Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Italian Beef and Barley Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Italian Beef and Barley Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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